In a move designed to improve air quality in its cities and to meet European air quality standards, the Dutch Government has passed new environmental legislation. This allows the creation of Environmental Zones (E-Zones) in many major cities:
The E-Zone rules came into force from July 2007 and applies to trucks over 3.5 tonnes. The legislation requires trucks below Euro 4 to achieve a minimum of 50% reduction in particulate matter emissions, in order to enter the E-Zones.
To help truck operators meet the E-Zone requirements, the government has introduced incentives for fitting diesel particulate filters to Euro 2 and 3 trucks. Europe's most popular particulate filter is the Continuously Regenerating Trap (CRT®).
After rigorous independent testing, the Eminox CRT® has been approved for the Dutch retrofit scheme by RDW (Dutch Road Transport Directorate). Systems are available for Volvo, Scania, Iveco, Mercedes Benz and DAF trucks.
The Eminox CRT® reduces particulate matter by more than 90%, with the additional benefit of virtually eliminating hydrocarbons and carbon monoxide. It has been used as part of air quality improvement schemes in cities across Europe, including 8000 buses in London and 3000 in Paris.
This large reduction in particulate matter, means that vehicles fitted with CRT®s will also be allowed inside closed areas (filters achieving less than 70% PM reduction will not be allowed).
The CRT® is particularly effective in reducing emissions of ultra fine particles (below one micron) which are considered the most damaging to health.
Levels of funding range from €1,000 to €11,000 depending on engine size and would typically cover 80% of the purchase cost. The grant amount is also affected by the type of filter, as a closed filter, the Eminox CRT® will qualify for a higher level of funding.
Vehicles from 150kW - 225Kw plus delivery vans 3.5 - 5 tonnes will be eligible for funding.
Download the Transport For London Case Study (51KB)
The Eminox CRT® is available in the Netherlands from our partner Pyroban, or through Volvo, Iveco and Mercedes dealers.
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